by Heather Steinberger | Nov 10, 2020 | Community, Covid-19, Family Services, Partnerships, Special Events
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that each of its fall distributions served hundreds of families on South Dakota’s remote Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. These distributions, held in September and October, provided fresh produce, school supplies,...
by Heather Steinberger | Dec 2, 2019 | Community, Special Events
On Thursday, Nov. 21, 150 members of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe community gathered at the Cheyenne River Youth Project’s Cokata Wiconi (Center of Life) for the annual “Thanks for Kids” celebration. Held in conjunction with the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe’s Indian...
by Heather Steinberger | Nov 7, 2019 | Community, Special Events, Sustainable Agriculture
More than 230 people attended the Cheyenne River Youth Project’s 7th annual Harvest Festival on Oct. 25, breaking the record for the nonprofit youth project’s signature Native Food Sovereignty event. Held in conjunction with the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe’s Indian...
by Heather Steinberger | May 17, 2019 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center
It’s no secret that basketball is the most popular sport among Lakota youth on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. To celebrate their passion, encourage wellness and provide even more opportunities to hone their skills, the Cheyenne River Youth Project will be...
by Heather Steinberger | Apr 22, 2019 | Community
Last Thursday, Apr. 18, the Cheyenne River Youth Project and the Indian Child Welfare Agency co-hosted a Community Dinner and Easter Egg Hunt at CRYP’s Cokata Wiconi (Center of Life) in Eagle Butte. Scheduled for 6-8 p.m., the special event was open free to the...
